Slow-steaming limitations highlight ports’ role in decarbonisation

Recent studies have highlighted the limitations of slow-steaming and put a greater focus on the role of ports in achieving emissions reduction goals, according to Port Xchange, which is looking to optimise ports calls at the Port of Rotterdam.

Slow-steaming is a commonly employed strategy aiming to help reduce the shipping industry’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Studies by Simpson Spence & Young and Clarksons have suggested that its benefits may have been overestimated due to unrealistic assumptions about fuel consumption and ship speed.